About: Betty Barnett

Author, Youth With A Mission

Betty Barnett has been in full-time Christian service since 1975, dependent upon missionary support from her church, friends and family. Describing herself as a "missions equipper," she has held various positions with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) over the past 30 years, including managing editor of Zondervan's Christian Growth Study Bible, the first missions-focused study Bible. Over the years, Betty's dynamic speaking ministry has taken her to over 40 nations, encouraging thousands of missionaries with the principles found in her book, Friend Raising -- Building A Missionary Support Team That Lasts. She has a Bachelor's in Social Work, a Master's in Business Administration, and resides in Colorado Springs.

Posts by Betty Barnett:

• Keeping Givers Giving (May 1, 2011)
• The Art (and Skill) of Expressing Thanks (November 1, 2010)